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Gear stuck in reverse

I have a Hyster forklift H2.50xm with a Perkins 700 series engine.
The gear on the forklift is stuck in reverse, even when the gear selector is in neutral or forward position.
I would appreciate any advice.
Thanks
Gunther
  • Posted 11 Dec 2017 18:50
  • By gunter_k
  • joined 11 Dec'17 - 1 message
  • Gauteng, South Africa
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Pull the big drain plug out. There will be a screen in behind it. If the screen has a lot of garbage in it, it's transmission rebuild time. Don't forget to flush the cooler lines and converter.
  • Posted 16 May 2025 05:24
  • By Mechabob
  • joined 11 Jun'20 - 5 messages
  • Washington, United States
This is a common problem on the Xm and usually cause by people using atf fluid (dexron 2 red oil) in the transmission, the reverse clutch pack linings will have broken up jamming the reverse pack so it is permanently in reverse, unfortunately you'll need to pull the engine and strip the transmission
  • Posted 18 Mar 2025 04:33
  • By lifter01
  • joined 4 Jul'09 - 461 messages
  • West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Gunter,

Make sure the transmission harness is in good condition with no shorts or breaks. Switch the forward and reverse solenoids to try and locate the problem. If the lift only moves in forward when switched, solenoid is the issue. If it remains the same, either wiring or Forward Reverse switch. Only other condition that would cause this if the reverse clutch packs were locked together. Make sure fluid condition is good and not burnt. Good Luck.
  • Posted 17 Mar 2025 22:27
  • By Fishmech
  • joined 12 Jul'17 - 370 messages
  • Virginia, United States
The hard to do we do right away. The impossible just takes a little longer.
Hey mate, do you remember what your issue was? Were struggling with the same thing
  • Posted 12 Mar 2025 18:07
  • By Matthew_DUNDON
  • joined 23 Oct'24 - 2 messages
  • New South Wales, Australia

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